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NameHARRIS TEETER #157 MEAT & SEAFOOD
Address1811 MATTHEWS TOWNSHIP PY
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/24/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed food employee adjusting paper towel dispenser and then begin to return to handle single-use/single-service items and return to food prep without washing hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on when to wash and food employee washed hands. 2-301.12 (A),(B) (C) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel) and use a clean barrier such as a disposable paper towel when touching surfaces such as a manually operated faucet handle to avoid recontaminating hands. -P- Observed food employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds and not use a barrier to turn off the faucet. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper handwashing procedures and food employee properly rewashed hands. -0- For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
14 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes No No 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf- Observed shellstock tags not stored in chronological order by last use date. -CDI- PIC corrected order. -1-
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. -0- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items above 41F in display case and WIC and chicken wings out on speed rack. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC placed items in WIC or WIF to cool back down and voluntarily discarded chicken wings. Items observed to be cooling down prior to end of inspection. EHS educated PIC on ensuring to not pull out the entire cart during prep, but instead only taking out smaller portions or what is needed. -1.5- For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
35 1 Approved thawing methods used No Yes No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed ROP fish thawing that was not removed from ROP packaging prior to thawing. **REPEAT** -1-
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee engaging in food prep with wrist watch. -0-
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed dirty dishes stored on clean side of 3-comp sink where clean dishes where also stored. -CDI- PIC moved items to dirty side of dishpit to be W/R/S and cleaned area. -0-
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor./Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single-use/single-service items stored above food prep areas outside of original protective package with slight food debris. 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed single-use/single-service trays stored on clean side of dishpit area. -0-
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed dust buildup on vent covers of fans and top of one of the meat slicers. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed wall chipping near 3-comp sink. Repair. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed slight dust buildup on ceilings. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-